momentálne

Momentálne is a common Slovak adverb meaning at the present moment or currently. It is used to indicate a state or action that is true at the time of speaking but may change, making it a flexible expression for describing temporary or evolving circumstances. In English, it is closest to “currently” or “at the moment.”

Etymology and form: Momentálne is formed from the noun moment with the adverbial suffix -álne. As an adverb, it does not inflect, and it can modify verbs, adjectives, or entire clauses to mark the temporal frame of the statement.

Usage and nuance: The word emphasizes the current status rather than a general fact. It often appears in news, reports, and everyday conversation to convey timeliness or freshness of information. It is frequently used alongside other time expressions such as teraz (now) or v súčasnosti (in the present). It can also imply a temporary condition rather than a permanent one.

Examples:

- Momentálne riešime problém. (We are currently solving a problem.)

- Momentálne nie je k dispozícii žiadna aktualizácia. (There is no update available at the moment.)

- Momentálne pracujeme na aktualizácii systému. (We are currently working on updating the system.)

Translations and equivalents: In Czech, the cognate momentálně carries a very similar meaning. In English, closest equivalents are currently or at the moment, with nuance that the Slovak term often signals a temporary, time-bound situation.

See also: Slovak language, temporal adverbs, word formation in Slovak.